Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications

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FCN No. 1176

For use as an antimicrobial agent in a solution for the re-hydrating of fresh fruits and vegetables including leafy green vegetables.

Effective Date:

08/15/2012

Limitations/Specifications:

The concentration of available free chlorine will be limited to 60 ppm, and the FCS will be replaced after use if the concentration falls below 25 ppm available free chlorine. Leafy greens or other uncut fruits and vegetables will be soaked in a 20 gallon solution of the FCS in five pound loads for a minimum of five minutes and a maximum of ten minutes. The FCS solution will drain off of the fresh produce for a minimum of ten minutes before the produce is used for display or prepared for consumption.